http://www.hlaawestchester.org/

HLAA Westchester, Mamaroneck, NY (2026)

11/01/2026

WELCOME to a NEW, 2026-27 wonderful season of fun,
informative, and educational meetings

Saturday November 7 @12 Noon at The Irvington Public Library, Irvington, NY. Across street from Irvington Train Station

Elizabeth Almond-Bussian, LCSW Director Peer Services Program /Post Rehabilitation Transition Programs
Westchester Independent Living Center

WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER!
The Westchester Independent Living Center (WILC) is a peer-driven, community-based organization that empowers people with disabilities to lead self-directed lives in the community through advocacy, training and referral to resources that promote Independent Living. Founded in 1981, WILC Promotes full community inclusion for people with disabilities by breaking down barriers. With offices in both Westchester and Putnam Counties, WILC serves in excess of 10,000 clients annually.

Join us in welcoming Elizabeth Bussian (LCSW) WILC’s Directory of the Peer Services Program, and a mom to two children with hearing loss as she talks about what services WILC can provide for you, your family, and friends!

10/27/2026

WELCOME to a NEW, 2026-27 wonderful season of fun,
informative, and educational meetings

Saturday November 7 @12 Noon at The Irvington Public Library, Irvington, NY. Across street from Irvington Train Station

Elizabeth Almond-Bussian, LCSW Director Peer Services Program /Post Rehabilitation Transition Programs
Westchester Independent Living Center

WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER!
The Westchester Independent Living Center (WILC) is a peer-driven, community-based organization that empowers people with disabilities to lead self-directed lives in the community through advocacy, training and referral to resources that promote Independent Living. Founded in 1981, WILC Promotes full community inclusion for people with disabilities by breaking down barriers. With offices in both Westchester and Putnam Counties, WILC serves in excess of 10,000 clients annually.

Join us in welcoming Elizabeth Bussian (LCSW) WILC’s Directory of the Peer Services Program, and a mom to two children with hearing loss as she talks about what services WILC can provide for you, your family, and friends!

10/26/2026

10/17/2026

Being great at your job is important—but so is being recognized for your value. Yet, due to communication barriers and workplace misperceptions, high-performing professionals with hearing loss are often overlooked for career advancement and leadership opportunities.

Discover how you can intentionally shape your personal brand to support career growth, amplify your strengths and increase your visibility. Join us on October 21 for our next Hearing Loss at Work webinar presented by members of the HLAA Task Force for Accessible, Inclusive Employment.
Save your spot: hearingloss.org/work

10/15/2026

A deaf or hard of hearing visor card is a tool that attaches to a car's sun visor that alerts police officers during a traffic stop that the driver cannot hear well using clear text, icons, & graphics to help both people communicate.

Visor Card: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/nypd/downloads/pdf/crime_prevention/visor-card-with-instructions.pdf